Willard v. Sturkie

“Trust in Lanas; Sow Created; Exceptions. — No trust concerning lands, except such as results by implication or construction of law, or which may be transferred or extinguished by operation of law, can be created, unless by instrument in writing, signed by the party creating or declaring the same, or his agent or attorney, lawfully authorized thereto in writing.” Code, § 6917.

Does the evidence, without conflict, disclose an effort to establish a parol trust in lands within the meaning of this statute?

Appellant insists the transaction was merely a contract for personal services; the measure of…